Leadership Fredericksburg is a nine-month program that provides an opportunity for approximately 27 leaders of varying sectors to meet in learning settings throughout the Fredericksburg Region: Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania & Stafford counties and the city of Fredericksburg. Participants will:

learn new leadership development skills;

meet with top community leaders;

take a personality profile assessment;

receive a 360° rater leadership assessment which includes an individual executive coaching session;

be matched with an individual mentor from the business community;

participate in team action-learning projects.

Through monthly sessions, team projects, and interaction with community decision-makers, Leadership Fredericksburg develops leaders with vision and commitment to both their workplace and the community.

Eligibility:Individuals who have demonstrated a capacity for leadership, a record of community service and a willingness to commit time to the LF ’20 program are invited to apply.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Must have an established connection to the Fredericksburg Region

Must show evidence of leadership in the workplace and in the community

Must be willing to commit the required time to the program

Must be committed to utilizing their leadership skills and knowledge for the long-term benefit of the community

Must attend the opening session on September 20, 2019 and the full session and graduation ceremony on May 15, 2020.

Important Application Dates:

May 1- July 1st, 2019: Applications are accepted between May 1 - July 1, 2019. No applications will be accepted after July 1.

First week of August 2019: Chamber announces all accepted applicants. (All applicants will be notified of acceptance prior to the announcement)

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Classes are held on the third Friday monthly, September through May from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (with exceptions in November & December due to major holidays):

September 20th

October 18th

November 15th

December 13th

January 17th

February 14th

March 20th

April 17th

May 15th

Fellows are expected to attend all sessions; one full session absence or its equivalent (leave early/arrive late) is allowed. No exceptions.

Project Presentations are held on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 3–5PMTime outside of regular class sessions is required in preparation of participant’s team project.

General instructions for completing this application:

This form will not save your answers unless you submit. We recommend you complete the essay questions in a separate document and then transfer the answers over.

Please keep your responses brief.

A resume may be used in lieu of answering the employment history and prior education questions.

Include a photo of yourself with your application package.

Complete all answers and if there is a reason that a specific question is not applicable, please explain the reason.

Feel free to consult with Leadership Fredericksburg (LF) alumni as you complete the application. If you have any questions, call the Chamber office at 540-373-9400.

Include $25 application fee with application and supporting documents.

Each section is weighted; you are advised to complete the full application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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If accepted into the program, I agree to pay the appropriate tuition: $1,995: Chamber member business; $1,695, Chamber member charitable 501(c)3 nonprofit business; $2,995 non-Chamber member business of any type). Tuition is non-refundable after I have been accepted into the program, agreed to attend, and the 2020 class has been announced publicly.
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ESSAY THREE: Tell us about a key leadership lesson you have learned along your journey. Specifically, describe an example where you demonstrated professional or community leadership. What leadership skills did you use to effectively deal with this situation? What were you hoping to accomplish and what was the end result?
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If the Selection Committee should know one thing about you that has not yet been covered in this application, what would it be?
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REFERENCES: Attach a letter/note of reference from someone who can supplement this application with first hand experience of your leadership, character and community service or attach a letter/note from your current supervisor or from a client describing how you have demonstrated your leadership skills or abilities. If self-employed, you may provide a letter from a client.
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STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: Fellows are required to attend the full opening and closing sessions. They are expected to attend all segments of every monthly session and participate in any necessary out-of-class team project meetings. If a Fellow is absent more than one full-day (or equivalent), that individual will not be permitted to graduate with his/her class. If selected, I will devote the required time in Leadership Fredericksburg.

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Class Fellows must pay the balance of tuition by August 31, 2019 (unless Leadership Fredericksburg has reached an alternative payment agreement with an individual). I understand that tuition is non-refundable after I have been accepted into the program, agreed to attend, and the 2020 class has been announced publicly.
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Please contact Kyle Allwine should you need to make an alternative payment plan. kyle@fxbgchamber.org